Delhi University (DU) offers 1 Year PG Programmes for the 2026–27 academic session. Admission is based on merit. Students who have completed a four-year UG programme under UGCF 2022 (NEP 2020) from DU can apply.

The Delhi University 1-Year PG Programme has been introduced for the first time in the 2026–27 academic session, with admissions starting on 5 July 2026.

Students must register online through the DU One-Year PG Registration Portal to apply for admission to eligible PG programmes.

Eligibility

  • Applicants from the UR/OBC-NCL/EWS categories must have at least 50% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade.
  • For SC/ST/PwBD applicants, the minimum requirement is 45% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade.

Application Fee:

  • UR / OBC-NCL / EWS: INR 250 per programme
  • SC / ST / PwBD: INR 100 per programme

Important Note: The DU One-Year PG Admission Process 2026 is divided into three phases. Phase I covers registration for the One-Year PG Programme, Phase II involves programme selection, and Phase III includes seat allocation and admission.

DU Admission 2026 to a 1-year PG program: Dates, Eligibility, Merit List & Seat Matrix

DU 1-year PG Admission Dates 2026 (Tentative)

Event Dates
Registration Starts July 5, 2026
Last Date to Apply Mid-July 2026
Merit List / Allocation Third week of July 2026
Seat Acceptance Third week of July 2026
Document Verification Third–fourth week of July 2026
Fee Payment Fourth week of July 2026
Classes Begin 28 July 2026

Know More: DU One-Year PG Admission Bulletin 2026–27

DU 1 Year PG Programme Eligibility

Eligibility for DU One-Year PG Admission 2026 varies by course. Candidates must have completed an eligible four-year Bachelor’s degree from the Delhi University and meet the specific subject, Major, Honours, Research or Entrepreneurship requirements prescribed for the chosen programme. Applicants should check the exact course-wise eligibility before applying.

Important Note: P1, P2, P3, and P4 are Programme-Specific Eligibility (PSE) priority levels used by DU for One-Year PG admission. They indicate the order in which eligible applicants are considered for seat allocation.

Below, the eligibility criteria for some of the top One-Year PG courses are listed for candidates’ reference.

M.A. Economics Eligibility

Option Type of 4-Year UG Degree UR / OBC-NCL / EWS SC / ST / PwBD
P1 Honours Degree with Research / Entrepreneurship etc. 60% 55%
P2 Major in Economics 60% 55%
P3 Honours Degree (without Research) 55% 50%
P4 Major in Economics (without Research) 55% 50%

M.A. English Eligibility

Option Type of 4-Year UG Degree UR / OBC-NCL / EWS SC / ST / PwBD
P1 Honours Degree with Research / Entrepreneurship etc. in English 60% 55%
P2 Major in English 60% 55%
P3 Honours Degree (without Research) in English 55% 50%
P4 Major in English (without Research) 55% 50%

M.A. Political Science Eligibility

Option Type of 4-Year UG Degree UR / OBC-NCL / EWS SC / ST / PwBD
P1 Honours Degree with Research / Entrepreneurship etc. in Political Science 60% 55%
P2 Major in Political Science 60% 55%
P3 Honours Degree (without Research) in Political Science 55% 50%
P4 Major in Political Science (without Research) 55% 50%

M.Com. Eligibility

Option Type of 4-Year UG Degree UR / OBC-NCL / EWS SC / ST / PwBD
P1 Honours Degree with Research / Entrepreneurship etc. in Commerce 60% 55%
P2 Major in Commerce 60% 55%
P3 Honours Degree (without Research) in Commerce 55% 50%
P4 Major in Commerce (without Research) 55% 50%

M.A. Psychology Eligibility

Option Type of 4-Year UG Degree UR / OBC-NCL / EWS SC / ST / PwBD
P1 Honours Degree with Research / Entrepreneurship etc. in Psychology or Applied Psychology 60% 55%
P2 Major in Psychology or Applied Psychology 60% 55%
P3 Honours Degree (without Research) in Psychology or Applied Psychology 55% 50%
P4 Major in Psychology or Applied Psychology (without Research) 55% 50%

Check: Delhi University Course and Fees 2026

DU One-Year PG Seat Matrix 2026

The DU One-Year PG Seat Matrix 2026 specifies the number of seats available for each postgraduate programme across the respective Departments/Centres. Seats are distributed category-wise among UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS applicants.

One-Year PG Faculty of Arts Seat Matrix 2026–27

Programme UR SC ST OBC-NCL EWS Total Seats
M.A. Arabic 10 4 2 6 2 24
M.A. Bengali 7 2 1 4 2 16
M.A. German Studies 5 2 1 3 1 12
M.A. Hindi 18 7 3 12 5 45
M.A. (Hindi) Journalism 8 3 2 5 2 20
M.A. Hispanic 5 2 1 3 1 12
M.A. Punjabi 16 6 3 11 4 40
M.A. Sanskrit 18 7 3 12 5 45
M.A. Urdu 19 8 4 14 5 50
M.A. Psychology 14 5 3 9 4 35
M.A. Applied Psychology 7 2 1 4 2 16
M.A. Philosophy 18 7 3 12 5 45

One-Year PG Faculty of Science Seat Matrix 2026–27

Programme UR SC ST OBC-NCL EWS Total Seats
M.A. Economics 16 6 3 11 4 40
M.A. Geography 15 6 3 11 4 39
M.A. Social Work 11 4 2 7 3 27
M.A. Sociology 11 4 2 7 3 27

One-Year PG Faculty of Mathematical Sciences Seat Matrix 2026–27

Programme UR SC ST OBC-NCL EWS Total Seats
M.Sc. Computer Science 5 2 1 3 1 12
M.Sc. Mathematics 18 7 3 12 5 45
M.Sc. Statistics 12 4 2 8 3 29

One-Year PG Faculty of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences Seat Matrix 2026–27

Programme UR SC ST OBC-NCL EWS Total Seats
M.Sc. Biochemistry 2 – – 1 – 3
M.Sc. Electronics 3 1 1 2 1 8
M.Sc. Microbiology 2 – – 1 – 3

One-Year PG Faculty of Commerce Seat Matrix 2026–27

Programme UR SC ST OBC-NCL EWS Total Seats
M.Com. 18 7 3 12 5 45

One-Year PG Faculty of Music and Fine Arts Seat Matrix 2026–27

Programme UR SC ST OBC-NCL EWS Total Seats
M.A. Hindustani Music – Vocal/Instrumental 3 2 1 3 1 10
M.A. Karnataka Music – Vocal/Instrumental 3 2 1 3 1 10
M.A. Percussion – Tabla/Pakhawaj 3 2 1 3 1 10

Check: Delhi University Admission 2026

DU 1 Year PG Admission Process 2026

To apply for DU One-Year PG Admission 2026, eligible applicants must complete the online application process through the official admission portal; the step-by-step process is given below.

Phase I: Registration for One-Year PG Programme

  • Register on the DU One-Year PG admission portal pgportal.uod.ac.in/.
  • Enter UoD Enrollment Number and Date of Birth.
  • Verify registration through the OTP sent to the email registered on the UoD SLC portal.
  • Log in and complete the personal profile.
  • Upload the required documents and certificates.
  • Select the programme(s) and pay the applicable application fee.
  • Submit the application carefully, as editing is not allowed after successful submission.

Phase II: Programme Selection

  • Phase II opens after the declaration of the Four-Year UG (8-semester) results.
  • Confirm the Programme-Specific Eligibility for the chosen PG programme.
  • Select the relevant courses that award a major in the required discipline.
  • Merit is determined according to the applicable Programme-Specific Eligibility priority.
  • Seats are considered in priority order: P1 → P2 → P3 → P4.
  • If candidates have the same CGPA, DU applies its prescribed tie-breaking rules.

Phase III: Allocation and Admission

  • Check the dashboard after DU declares the seat allocation.
  • Accept the allocated seat within the specified deadline.
  • The concerned Department/Centre verifies eligibility and uploaded documents.
  • Respond to any query or clarification raised through the dashboard within the deadline.
  • After approval, pay the admission fee through the dashboard.
  • Admission is completed only after successful payment of the admission fee.
  • Failure to accept the seat, respond to queries, or pay the fee on time may lead to cancellation of the allocated seat.

Note: The provisionally allocated seat/admission may be cancelled if the applicant fails to meet eligibility criteria, accept the seat, pay the admission fee, respond to queries within the deadline, or submits invalid/fraudulent documents. In such cases, the applicant will lose the right to seek admission to DU.

How is the DU One-Year PG Merit List Prepared?

The DU 1 Year PG Seat Allocation Rules determine seat allotment based on programme-specific eligibility priority, merit, category, and seat availability.

  • The merit list will follow the Programme-Specific Priorities in order: P1, P2, P3, and P4.
  • Seats will first be offered to eligible P1 applicants based on merit.
  • If seats remain vacant, P2 applicants will be considered, followed by P3 and P4.
  • If two or more applicants have the same 8-semester CGPA, the higher CGPA in the first seven semesters will be considered.
  • If the tie continues, the six-semester CGPA will be checked, followed by earlier semesters as needed.
  • The UR merit list is open to all applicants. SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS applicants can also get a UR seat if they meet the required merit.
  • Applicants claiming a reserved or supernumerary category must have a valid certificate at the time of allocation.
  • If eligible ST applicants are exhausted, vacant ST seats may be offered to eligible SC applicants, and vice versa.
  • If an applicant loses a reserved-category seat due to an invalid or incomplete category document, they may still be considered for a UR seat in later rounds, subject to eligibility, merit, and seat availability.

Note: P1, P2, P3 and P4 are Programme-Specific Eligibility (PSE) priority levels used by DU for One-Year PG admission. They indicate the order in which eligible applicants are considered for seat allocation.

DU One-Year PG Admission 2026 Tie-Breaking Rule

If two or more candidates have the same merit score even after semester-wise CGPA checks, DU applies the following final tie-breaking criteria in order until the tie is resolved:

  • Rule 1 – Higher CGPA: The candidate with the higher CGPA in the qualifying four-year undergraduate programme is given preference.
  • Rule 2 – Higher Percentage: If the CGPA is also the same, the candidate with the higher aggregate percentage in the qualifying degree is ranked higher.
  • Rule 3 – Earlier Date of Birth: If the tie still continues, preference is given to the candidate with the earlier date of birth, meaning the older candidate is ranked higher.

Refund Policy

  •  The admission fee may be refunded if an admitted applicant withdraws admission, subject to the applicable University of Delhi refund rules. However, the application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.

Documents Required for DU One-Year PG Admission 2026

As per Annexure I of the official DU One-Year PG Admission 2026–27 Bulletin, applicants must upload the following documents, as applicable:

  • Recent photograph of the applicant.
  • Signature of the applicant.
  • Category certificate, if applicable, for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Single Girl Child (SGC)/Orphan quota. The applicant’s and parents’ names should match the corresponding qualifying certificates/documents.
  • OBC-NCL Certificate, if applicable, issued by the competent authority after March 31, 2026. The applicant’s caste must be included in the Central OBC List.
  • EWS Certificate, if applicable, issued by the competent authority after March 31, 2026.
  • PwBD Disability Certificate, if applicable, issued in the applicant’s name by a recognised government hospital. Certificates issued after June 1, 2021 must comply with the prescribed requirements.
  • UoD Ward Quota Certificate, if applicable. Applicants must upload a valid employment certificate of their parent(s) issued by the authorised officials; Aadhaar card, ID card, or similar documents are not accepted as substitutes.
  • Orphan Quota Certificate, if applicable, such as a certificate from a government-recognised orphanage/charitable home or the death certificates of both parents.
  • Single Girl Child (SGC) Affidavit, if applicable, in the prescribed format.

Note: Applicants must upload authentic and accurate documents during the application process and produce the same documents in original when required for physical verification by the Department/Centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Is physical verification mandatory for DU One-Year PG Admission 2026?

Ans. Yes. Admitted applicants must report to the allotted Department/Centre for physical verification of original documents and completion of admission formalities. Admission remains provisional until verification is completed. If any document is found incomplete, insufficient, or inappropriate, the admission may be cancelled, and the applicant may also lose the opportunity to seek admission to any DU PG programme for the 2026–27 session.

Ques. Is CUET PG required for DU One-Year PG Admission 2026?

Ans. No. The One-Year PG admissions covered by the 2026–27 bulletin are merit-based. Admission is based on the merit scores obtained after completion of the eligible four-year bachelor’s degree and the applicable programme-specific eligibility criteria.

Ques. What happens if two applicants have the same CGPA?

Ans. If two or more applicants for the same programme have the same eight-semester CGPA, preference is first given to the applicant with the higher CGPA in the first seven semesters. If the tie continues, DU compares the CGPA of the first six semesters and then the preceding semesters, as required

Ques. Can an applicant apply for more than one One-Year PG programme?

Ans. Applicants may apply to programmes for which they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions. Since DU specifies the application fee per programme, a separate applicable fee must be paid for each selected programme. Applicants should carefully verify programme-specific eligibility before applying.

Ques. Is physical verification of original documents mandatory?

Ans. Yes. All admitted applicants must report to the concerned Department/Centre and complete admission formalities, including physical verification of original documents and certificates, as notified. Admission remains provisional and is subject to successful verification.

Ques. Are supernumerary quota admissions available for One-Year PG programmes?

Ans. Yes. The bulletin provides for applicable supernumerary quotas, including categories such as PwBD, Ward Quota, Orphan Quota, and Single Girl Child, subject to DU rules and separate allocation procedures where applicable.